PLAYOFF CENTRAL

PSAL 4 A CHAMPIONSHIP:

In what may be a once in a lifetime matchup, Eagle Academy Bronx (28-4) took on Eagle Academy Brooklyn (26-4) for the PSAL 4A Championship.

With the game tied with 4.5 seconds left in overtime, Eagle Brooklyn was called for a reach in foul. Eagle Bronx made both free throws and Eagle Brooklyn drove the length of the floor only to miss a floater at the buzzer. Final score, 59-57 (OT) Eagle Bronx!

TODAY'S GAMES:

The NYSPHSAA Regional Finals are up with 4 games today, 14 tomorrow, and 6 on Sunday, with all roads leading to Binghamton and the Final Four.

The PSAL 3A Championship, matching Bedford Academy (20-8) and Achievement First (23-7), will be played at Long Island University, 7:15 PM.

SECTION 9 SEASON TIDBITS:

• Kingston Coach Ron Kelder earned his 400th career win vs. Lourdes Sectional finals.
• Jimmy Kelly, from Goshen, set a section nine record for most points in game with 65 and has scored over 1000 points in his career.
• Mount Academy Junior Guard Bruce Maendel went over the 1000 points mark, as did Michael Koehler Jr., Highland's senior guard.
• Trai Kaufmann, Eldred senior guard, ended career with 1257 Points, He is the #2 scorer in school history.

Rankings have been updated through 3/12. With the top teams playing each other, there will be quite a bit of movement in the rankings going forward.

Check the BRACKETS link for updates on all post-season tournaments.